| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $49.50 | 3.578% | $51.2711 | $51.27 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.99 | 4.304% | $7.2908 | $7.29 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.78 | 13.615% | $274.6983 | $274.70 | $274.70 | $274.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.39 | 11.440% | $17.1506 | $17.15 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.39 | 9.556% | $36.5807 | $36.58 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.78 | 10.787% | $149.3187 | $149.32 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.49 | 10.177% | $195.5532 | $195.55 | $195.55 | $195.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.32 | $731.8634 | $731.86 | $731.85 | $732.00 | |